Is Cardio-Core Bootcamp a full body workout?

YES!!!

If you are new Cardio-Core Bootcamp and are probably wondering what to expect at your first class.

Take a look at the following list of exercises -- each of them will work ALL the major muscles for a killer Total Body Workout!


Exercise: Squat and Lunge
Executing these movements will work the following muscle groups:

Quadriceps, or quads as they are frequently referred to amongst seasoned athletes, consist of the four main muscles in the front of your thighs. Making these muscles stronger, gives you more strength when lifting and helps to take the strain off your back. Remember the old adage, lift with your legs, not your back. Your quads are what make that movement possible.

Gluteals are the three muscles that make up your butt. If you like giving the opposite sex whip lash, you absolutely must work this muscle group. Strong, shapely glutes, as they are often called, gives your body the capacity to move about during normal activities as well as high energy sports such as tennis, skiing or mountain climbing. Train these muscles to give you a butt worth struttin’.

Hamstrings are the three major muscles in the back of your thighs. These muscles become extremely tight from day to day office work of sitting for long periods of time behind a computer screen or desk. Working these muscles will tone your tush and keep you moving without fear of injury.


Exercise: Chest Press and Push Up
Both of these exercises work the following muscle groups:

Pectorals are the chest muscles behind your breasts. Building these muscles helps to fight the effects of gravity and sagging breasts. An alternative to plastic surgery, these exercises will strengthen the muscles in your chest wall to combat the effects that aging, child-bearing and nursing etc.

Anterior Deltoids are your shoulder muscles. These muscles sit on top of the arms like caps. These muscles are needed to push a swing or door. When these muscles are developed they provide strength and reduce neck strain. Toned anterior deltoids provide shoulder width and help to accent a smaller waist.

Triceps consist of the two muscle groups in your arms. Toning your triceps is the key to sleek, sexy arms. Beautifully shaped arms look fabulous in tank tops. Remember no one wants their under arm to to continue waving even when you've stopped.



Exercise: One Arm Row and Reverse Fly
The following muscle groups are affected by these workouts.

Latissimus dorsi is a flat dorso-lateral muscle that runs from the lower to middle of your back. This muscle is responsible for stretching and extending your reach. Developing this muscle will tighten your waistline and strengthen your back. Only the One Arm Row works this muscle group.

Rhomboid/Trapezius muscles are located in your upper back and connect your shoulder blades to your spine. Working these muscles and keeping them flexible will help to protect you from injury when reaching overhead or playing tennis and other sports. Toning these muscles will give you a sleek sexy back that’s ideal for backless dresses and halter tops. Keep in mind, the Trapezius lays on top of the Rhomboids and will help retract the shoulder blades. Strengthening these muscles will improve your posture - instantly making you look 10 lbs lighter!

Posterior Deltoids are the muscles located in the back of the shoulders. Working your posterior deltoids will give you those sexy shoulders that look great in spaghetti straps. Sundresses, evening gowns, swimsuits, will all show off your well-toned arms and shoulders.


Exercise: Triceps Kickback and Overhead Extension
These exercises are designed to accentuate the following muscle group.

Triceps brachii is the muscle located in the underside of your arm. Developing this muscle not only makes your arms stronger, it helps to tone them and give them a nice svelte look.



Exercise: Biceps Curl and Hammer Curl 
These exercises both work one muscle group.

Biceps brachii is the muscle located in the front of the upper arm. When you flex your muscle Popeye style, the biceps brachii is the muscle that you are showing off. Developing this muscle will sculpt your upper arm for that sexy sleeveless look.



Exercise: Shoulder Press 

Deltoid muscles are the complete set of muscles covering your entire shoulder. Developing these muscles allows a complete range of motion for your arms. This is helpful in throwing, pushing and pulling. Well developed shoulders on a woman doesn’t mean she will look like a man. More likely, toning this area, will accent your hourglass figure and leave admirers longing for another look. As for men, developing your chest and shoulders will make your waist appear slimmer and attract flocks of woman begging to be embraced.



Exercise: Abdominal Crunch and Plank

Abdominal muscles are located in the front of your stomach. Keeping these muscles toned will give you a fabulously flat stomach with sexy six-pack abs.